Come and join the Llama family at Camp Lawton. Every Scout dreams of fun and adventure at summer camp. Since 1921 Camp Lawton has been bringing these dreams to life.

The mighty views of Tucson provide the dramatic backdrop for this full service camp. The camp includes  a trading post, a .22 rifle range (where we use air rifles per Forest Service Regulations), an archery range, photography, scoutcraft, handicraft and an ecology study center.

Far more important to a Scout than these wonderful facilities are the outstanding young men and women of the Lawton staff. The staff is the kind of older Scout that each camper will look up to and want to be like. They are trained at National Camp School to make every Scout feel special and give him a great camping experience.

Camp Lawton Aquatic Programs

First year campers can earn the Swimming merit badge. Second year Campers can earn the Life Saving Merit Badge. Scouts that have already earned these merit badges are encouraged to earn the BSA lifeguard Certification.

Camp Lawton Shooting Sports

Join our National Camp School Trained Shooting Sports staff at Camp Lawton.  Come pull the trigger and learn how to shoot while earning the Rifle Shooting merit badge.  If you are not a sharp shooter, try your steady hand at the Archery merit badge.  Find out how to make an arrow and hit a bulls eye.

Camp Lawton Ecology Programs

If nature is calling you, stop by the Ecology center. We offer merit badges such as: Soil and Water Conservation, Environmental Science, Nature, Astronomy, Plant Science, Mammal Study and many more! Mount Lemmon offers the best views of the sky above art show of shooting stars nightly. Do not get a neck cramp by only looking up; check below your feet for tracks of turkeys, skunks, and deer.  Come take the nature walk to complete your Second Class requirement or just for fun.  Do not miss out being 8,000 feet in the air with us.

Outdoor Skills

This area offers the Pioneering, Search and Rescue, Wilderness Survival, Camping, Geocaching, Archaeology and First Aid merit badges. Our multiple camp orienteering “night-eye” courses are also based out of this area.

First Year Camper Program

The First Year Camper (FYC) program is for young Scouts who may be attending summer camp for the very first time or need help in working on Tenderfoot, Second Class or First Class Advancement.

There are five basic goals for the FYC Scouts program:
1. To provide a well-organized program based upon the patrol method and lead by qualified instructors.
2. To teach participants basic skills necessary to succeed in Scouting and to enjoy outdoor programs.
3. To instill in the boy a respect for Scouting’s methods and ideals.
4. To maintain a ratio that is comparable to an average patrol: eight-ten boys for every patrol guide/instructor.
5. To provide an exciting and memorable summer camp experience that motivates boys to be active in their troops and continue in Scouting.

While in the first year program Scouts will cover a vast majority of the basic rank advancement requirements (except for troop participation requirements, Scoutmaster Conferences & Boards of Review).

STEM

STEM focuses on merit badges such as Chess, Digital Technology, Robotics, Movie Making, Animation, Programming, Game Design and Radio. All the technology will be provided at little to no cost to the participants.

Eagle Quest

Once Scouts reach the rank of First Class, their climb to Eagle begins in earnest. Our Eagle Quest area is there to help them on their way by providing them guidance toward their Eagle rank as well as earning Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Citizenship in the Community, Personal Fitness and the Communications Merit Badges.

Handicraft

For artistic and relaxation pursuits, Scouts may spend their time in the Handicraft area to learn skills such as Art, Basketry, Wood Carving and Leatherwork merit badges.

Provisional Scouts – Some Scouts cannot attend with their unit due to scheduling conflicts or wish to remain for an extra week. Any Scout can attend camp individually by being included with another troop. Coordination for this must be made through the Council Office prior to paying fees. There is no specific week for this attendance. The fee for a provisional Scout is $325.00.

Summer Camp Refund Policy

All fees are refundable/transferable with-in the current reservation until the April 20th payment deadline of the year your unit attends camp.

Payment for camp is $295 per Scout and $90 per adult if paid in full by April 20, 2018.

Payment for camp is $315 per Scout and $90 per adult if paid after April 20, 2018.

After April 20, 2018, the full fee is charged as ‘a no show fee’ if your number is lowered. Fees paid above the first and second payment amounts is refundable only upon written request by unit leadership under the following conditions: (use Catalina Council refund form)

-Illness of the Scout prevents his attendance at camp

-Illness or death in the family

-If the family relocation makes camp attendance impossible

-If a Scout becomes ill, while attending camp and is sent home by the camp medical personnel, the Scout shall be entitled to the pro-rated refund based on the fee minus the first and second payments

Payment Schedule:

$100 per unit to reserve your spot & week at camp
$50.00 per youth due by Friday, February 23rd, 2018

$50.00 per youth due by Friday, March 23rd, 2018
$195.00 per youth due by April 20th, 2018 (Final Payment All youth need to be paid in full ($295))
$90.00 per Adult due by April 20th, 2018
$20.00 late fee begins April 21st, 2018

Camp Lawton Campership Form

Please send Payments to:

Catalina Council

2250 E Broadway Blvd

Tucson, Az 85719

Payment Schedule:

$100 per unit to reserve your spot & week at camp
$50.00 per youth due by Friday, February 23rd, 2018

$50.00 per youth due by Friday, March 23rd, 2018
$195.00 per youth due by April 20th, 2018 (Final Payment All youth need to be paid in full ($295))
$90.00 per Adult due by April 20th, 2018
$20.00 late fee begins April 21st, 2018

All Payments must be settled before units can check into camp. 

2018 Welcome Letter

About Camp Lawton

Camp Lawton Map 

2018 camp lawton leader guide

2018-CL-Merit-Badge-Schedule

CL-2018-Merit-Badge-Prerequisites

Tribe of Papago Requirements

Camp Lawton Friday Family Visit Form

Camp Lawton Leader Training Opportunities

IOLS Training at Camp

Dietary Needs Request

Catalina Council Camp Lawton Adirondack Damage Acknowledgement

BSA Health form for Camp Camp

Lawton Summer Camp Medicine Release Form

Unit Roster

Schedule of Scouts

Camp Rules

Bear Contract

Directions to Camp Lawton

Lawton History Walk

Top 10 Reasons to attend Camp Lawton

Why Should I Apply For Camp Staff?

Here are a few of the countless reasons that are frequently expressed:

• To make lots of new friends in your area, other states, and even other countries
• To spend a summer in the great outdoors where nature prevails
• To acquire experiential education (learning by doing) and new skills that will last a lifetime
• To be part of an effective team and to cooperate with others to get things done
• To learn how to lead others and to apply leadership skills
• To undertake and fulfill meaningful challenges and to earn the satisfaction of doing a job well
• To work with youth and adults of all ages
• To serve others (the most noble and fulfilling pursuit of all)
• To give something back for the opportunities you have received
• To live in a wholesome environment based on the Scout Oath and Scout Law
• To have the advice, counsel, and support of senior staff who are dedicated to helping you succeed
• To be paid and receive food and lodging in return for something challenging and fun
• To be considered for jobs of greater responsibility and to receive letters of recommendation for other pursuits

Why work at a fast food or retail establishment that focuses on sales when you can have opportunities like these that will prepare you for more meaningful endeavors?

SUMMER CAMP STAFF…A JOB WITH CHARACTER!

Looking to Apply? Please Click the link below:

2018 Camp Lawton Camp Area Director Staff Application

2018 Camp Lawton Staff Application

Upcoming Camp Staff Training

Congratulations on being selected to be on the 2018 Summer Camp Staff!  I am excited to have each and every one of you on the team!

Below is the list of training dates. Training is required, so please plan on attending all dates and times. If you cannot attend, please let me know ahead of time. You will have to make up any missed training.

Saturday, March 10th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Council Office (2250 E Broadway) Lunch will be provided.

Saturday, April 14th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Council Office (2250 E Broadway)  Lunch will be provided.

Staff Service Day and camp tour will be at Mt Lemmon, Camp Lawton, May 12th 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Lunch will be provided.

Please Bring  water bottle, a positive attitude and paper and pen to take notes if you would like.

Staff Training week begins at 1:00 pm on May 26th – 10:30 am on 31 May.

(Staff will report on Friday, 25 May)

Key staff will stay for Candle-lighters – all others will return for the start of camp on Sunday.

I am looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday!

v/r

William Lake-Wright

Camp Director, Camp Lawton